Last night both Jetta and Sunday went into their holding cages to wait for Monday morning and their spay appointment. They both made it very clear that this was not in their program. They hate being in cages and kept me up all night telling me so. Mike even went in front of Jetta’s cage with a flashlight and sang to her- but it didn’t matter- she was not a happy camper. Sunday was no different and I think they were feeding on each other anxiety even though they were both in different locations in the house. Sleep is over-rated anyway!
We have concerns that the smallest orange baby may not make it. She gets so quickly dehydrated- we give her fluids and she bounces back for about 20 minutes then sinks quickly again. I decided to put her back with Aurora. If she has any chance at all, it will be with mom. When I left them, she was nursing and Aurora was welcoming her back.
If the little one can be saved, Aurora will do it. Let’s hope it works.
Unfortunately, Aurora is in heat and her milk has curdled which happens in some instances. Other queens are fine when they are going through the calling and nursing at the same time. Orange girl is now vomiting and passing curdled milk. I have given her more fluids and a slight concoction of pecid and mirolax and now we wait and see. The kitten is now back with the others, worn out from all her efforts to pass off the soured milk.
Crap. It was a nice try. How long will Aurora be in heat, and will her milk be all right afterward? Will it still be there?